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Re: FrameBook

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Post by Footprint0521 »

luyu_wu wrote: post #29
hamdingers wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Looks like Windows with a very MacOS-esque theme rather than a proper hackintosh, the screenshot says Windows 11 IoT Enterprise.

For people curious, it looks like it is MyDockFinder. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1787090/MyDockFinder/ I previously had a pretty good experience with it before moving to Linux.

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I was initially so happy to see a Linux build that looked so much like macOS, but then saw windows 11 pro on the about, and died inside..

I guess that’s why it has 64 gb of ram, so that there’s 10 left for applications after windows is done lol

Re: FrameBook

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Post by roughly »

Can I just say again that I absolutely love what Framework's built/enabled? Between projects like this and things like the RISC dev board, they've immediately become the hacker supplier of choice. When they first debuted, I was skeptical they'd survive, but they've really shown you can build a successful company for a niche audience, and they've had a huge impact for the maker community.

Re: FrameBook

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Post by vasac »

scumblr wrote: post #55
Lerc wrote: post #47

I have an old aluminium 17" MacBook. It got retired fairly early because it suffered from a design flaw but was outside the free replacement window. Its screen is nice, and there looks to be plenty of room inside. I have been keeping an eye on options for putting something else inside. Its mostly the power delivery for the display that I think is beyond my skill that's holding me back.

Melted GPU? I’m still sore about that one.

The worst part is that the discrete GPU was used to drive external displays, so now I’m stuck with a 17” integrated display, which is large for a laptop but still small for a computer that I’ll never again lug with me (it’s heavy by today’s standards).

Re: FrameBook

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Post by wolvoleo »

Now you should go and reinforce the two lines on top of the screen, make them wider. Or replace them with something softer. Otherwise they will crush your topcase to a pulp. Like they did on every genuine macbook out there for many years because Apple never bothered to fix it.

Personally I thought the later plastic macbook with the rounded edges was a much nicer design. Or the earliest white iBooks, which had a transparent case with white paint inside so they had this really cool glow. Unfortunately that caused shadows on the tiniest scratch which acted like a magnifying glass, so you really had to keep it pristine. But in those days a macbook was super expensive so I always kept mine in sleeves.

By the way I love what you've done with the EL film powering the back apple light. That looks amazing. It should always have been implemented like this, so you can drive it separately.

Re: FrameBook

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Post by Lerc »

scumblr wrote: post #55
Lerc wrote: post #47

I have an old aluminium 17" MacBook. It got retired fairly early because it suffered from a design flaw but was outside the free replacement window. Its screen is nice, and there looks to be plenty of room inside. I have been keeping an eye on options for putting something else inside. Its mostly the power delivery for the display that I think is beyond my skill that's holding me back.

Melted GPU? I’m still sore about that one.

Mine is a random reset when GPU kicks in, Apparently it's a single tiny component that needs to be changed, but to get to it requires almost complete disassembly. The cost of having it done professionally probably more than it's worth. Chance of breaking it by doing it myself too high.

But now I'm just thinking of it as a solid box with nice screen and keyboard attached.

Re: FrameBook

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Post by eikenberry »

_diyar wrote: post #46
eikenberry wrote: post #44

I want a laptop form factor that is basically a briefcase with the display, computer and battery with space for a keyboard and mouse of some kind. I basically hate laptop keyboards/trackpads but want a portable computer. Plan on building my own at some point using frame.work components as the base but I haven't started on it yet. One day.

could this not be solved by just getting a laptop and also carrying external kb and mouse?

I'd like it in a setup that makes usable as a portable without a lot of setup. IMO it is feasibly to disable the keyboard/trackpad and just put my keyboard on top but it isn't ideal.
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